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Elaine...Just for ref 1881




Working with the 1881 Census (Ncle)...Michael Mary and James all came from over the water in Durham area....

From 1859 onwards they were in Houghton Le Spring area....all the following are children born to the couple Michael McCabe and Mary Anderson)

James. Bapt. 31 Dec1859...St Michaels ...(This James may have died)

James Edward. 11 Sept.1861...St Michaels

Ellen Dec 1864...St. Cuthberts Durham..there is a death of an Ellen listed aged 1yr..(Hetton)

Mary Ellen born 26 April 1867 St Michaels

So you should find the couple on 1861 Census..H-L-S

Hi

Yes they are in the 1861 census in HLS. Do you think Michael will have been Irish - I can't find him as having been born in HLHole in 1851 or 41 census - all Michael McCabes of right age Irish.

Thanks for help.

Elaine

Hi there Elaine

I am the granddaughter of Florence Meadows born 13 Oct 1897, died 16 Jul 1951 who married James Corr on 30 Oct 1920.
Florence was the daughter of Bridget Mary McCabe/Meadows/White who married William Meadows 12/9/1891 and John White 6/10/1906.
Bridget's parents were Michael McCabe and Margaret Griffin who were married 18/11/154 and probably came from Galway in Ireland. I have copies of all certificates for the dates mentioned.

As Granny White, as she was known died 16 May 1955, I do not recall meeting her but I still have one Aunt who remembers her and her last husband John White.

Are you still researching the family? I too have a picture of Granny White with her daughters, she must have been in her 70-80s, she does look like the cartoon Granny in Giles.
Hope to hear from you soon.